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Developed in 1969 for those wanting to learn English for academic, professional or social reasons, the University of California at Davis (UC Davis) Intensive English Program (IEP) has a history of excellence in instruction. The IEP is a part of the International English and Professional Programs which has offered English language, technical, and professional training to international participants for more than 32 years. The IEP attracts students from many different countries, which creates an environment where all students can have many valuable intercultural experiences. The IEP classroom center is located close to the UC Davis main library, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, and the student experimental farm. There is a multimedia resource center located directly inside of the classroom center which features 25 independent work stations and is readily available for student use. The center is equipped with computers, VCRs and monitors, DVDs, satellite TV and other educational software. Additionally, students have access to practice test materials for the TOEFL, TOEIC, GRE, and GMAT examinations. The IEP is a proud member of UCIEP, a U.S. consortium of University and College Intensive English Programs known for its high professional standards and quality English language instruction.

Greetings from California!It is my pleasure to welcome you to the International Programs at UC Davis Extension on the campus of the University of California, Davis. Our programs present a wide variety of educational opportunities to assist you in achieving success in today's competitive global business environment. The English program will help you become a more fluent and effective communicator in English, and will expand your awareness and understanding of American culture. I hope you will take full advantage of the knowledge, research, and educational excellence available to you through our International Programs at UC Davis. Please continue reading more about our program through our profile on ApplyESL.com to discover UC Davis is the perfect place for you to be a student. We look forward to meeting you!Beth GreenwoodChair, International Programs

The IEP serves an average of 100 students each quarter from over 40 different countries. Approximately 50% are from East Asia, 36% from Latin America, and 14% from the Middle East.

Faculty Qualifications

The IEP instructors are UC Davis faculty members and other professionals who are personally dedicated to helping each student achieve his or her goals. All teachers have advanced degrees. Several faculty members are internationally recognized for their expertise and have published ESL text books, videos, and CD ROMS.

Housing

The IEP program helps students arrange homestays, on-campus housing in UC Davis dormitories (during the summer only), and in nearby fully-furnished apartments. Homestay is a good option for students who want to directly experience American culture as a member of family. Students living in on-campus dormitories will be close to classes, campus activities, and other students - both American and international. Apartments have more privacy for those students who prefer a more independent lifestyle. It is best to arrange housing as early as possible due to the limited amount of space available. For more information use the Contact Address to ask the school directly.

Surrounding Area

Davis is a small, friendly university town where students experience campus life at a top-rated university in a safe and welcoming community. With a population of around 61,000 (about half of whom are university students and faculty), Davis blends a rural, small town setting with rich, cultural activities usually found in more metropolitan areas. Davis is located in northern California — about halfway between the San Francisco Bay Area and the Lake Tahoe region. Students will have access to nearby San Francisco, considered to be one of the most beautiful cities in the U.S. The accessible Lake Tahoe region offers spectacular scenery and many seasonal recreational activities. Surrounded by open space and agricultural fields, Davis is within easy driving distance to the California coast, the world famous Napa Valley wine region, Sacramento (the capital of California), and the California Gold Country, where gold was discovered in 1849. Students will find that bicycles are the preferred mode of transportation in this environmentally-aware, fitness-conscious community. In fact, with more bicycles than people, Davis has long been known as “the bicycle capital of the United States.”

About the College/University

The University of California, Davis is unique from the other branches of the greater University of California school system. Unlike some other limited branches, UC Davis offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs as well as professional schools of law, management, and medicine. Ranked as one of the top 10 research institutions in the country, UC Davis supports research in numerous laboratories and facilities throughout the state. The UC Davis faculty is recognized worldwide for its academic and scientific achievements by the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the College of Letters and Science. The UC Davis campus is home to more than 26,000 undergraduate and graduate students. With a strong commitment to fostering lifelong learning, UC Davis Extension, provides an international academic atmosphere where students can study Intensive English and Professional Programs. Additionally, international law programs are offered in collaboration with the UC Davis School of Law.

Conditional Admission / Credit Courses

Students with strong English skills can take courses for credit with UC Davis undergraduate students in all fields of study through the “Bridge Program.”No conditional admission to the university is available.

Intensive English Program

The Intensive English Program is a 10-week program offered during the fall, winter, spring and summer. Students enrolled in the program receive 20 hours of classroom instruction per week.

The program offers 8 levels of English classes, from beginning to advanced. During the program's orientation, students take written and oral examinations to help determine the level best-suited to their ability.

Students at all levels of instruction will focus on improving their skill sets in the areas of English speaking, listening, reading and writing through traditional and non-traditional teaching methods. Basic and intermediate-level students spend time developing their skills in the areas of core grammar, listening and speaking in addition to reading comprehension, vocabulary and composition. In addition to studying this core curriculum, high intermediate students also can choose from elective courses to study Intermediate Listening, American Slang and Idioms, Drama and Pronunciation. Students at the advanced-level also have the ability to choose their classes and electives to study topics pertinent to their interests, including Advanced Reading, Vocabulary Enrichment, Advanced Discussion, Public Speaking, Business Vocabulary and Idioms, Advanced Writing and TOEFL Preparation.

Outside of the classroom, students have plenty of opportunities to participate in program-organized trips and events to practice their English in a natural setting and see different parts of California. In the past, favorite excursions included trips to San Francisco, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Napa Valley wine region, Las Vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Class sizes generally range from 12 to 18 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.

Communication and Culture Program

The Culture and Communication Program is a 4-week program offered once during the winter and twice each summer. Students enrolled in the program receive 20 hours of classroom instruction per week.

The program offers 8 levels of English classes, from beginning to advanced. During the program's orientation, students take written and oral examinations to help determine the level best-suited to their ability.

This program is ideal for those students seeking an intensive learning experience over a short period of time. The program's primary focus is to help students develop conversational fluency and pronunciation while also to teach natural speech and idioms, American culture and American customs. In addition to studying their core coursework, students also can choose from an array of elective classes to study topics pertinent to their interests, including listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary and idioms, grammar and composition. As part of their curriculum, students also join weekly discussion groups with American university students and Recreational Program Instructors (RPIs) to complement their English studies. After class, students can join a variety of activities, discussion groups and sports; additionally, an overnight trip to world-famous Lake Tahoe or Yosemite is also included in this program in order for students to have a unique language and cultural experience.

Outside of the classroom, students have the option to participate in program-organized trips and events to practice their English in a natural setting and see different parts of California. In the past, favorite excursions included trips to San Francisco, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, the Napa Valley wine region, Las Vegas, San Diego and Los Angeles.

Class sizes generally range from 12 to 14 students per class. Every effort is made to keep classes at an ideal size for effective English language instruction.

Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.Application fee is non-refundable.Homestay and Dormitory Fees include meals but Residence Fees do not.Dormitories are only available during the summer.

From Sacramento International Airport:
School provides a pick up service that costs US$40 and brings students directly to campus in approximately 20 minutes. Students can also travel from the airport by taxi that will cost approximately US$60 and arrive in approximately the same amount of time. Buses that run on limited schedules are also available.

From San Francisco International Airport:
School provides a pick up service that costs US$50 and brings students directly to campus in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Although other means of transportation may be available, students are recommended to use the economical and convenient pick up service provided by the school.

U.C. Davis is located in such a wonderful town and it is a very good school to study at. However, the ESL classes were held in the corner of the school and the classrooms weren't as nice as I would have liked. But, I really liked the teachers and classes there and the living experence in California was wonderful. There is no better place to live in the U.S. than California!!

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